Submission on Waikato - Tainui Raupata Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill-

A not for profit incorporated society, the New Zealand Water and Wastes Association (NZWWA) promotes and enables the sustainable management and development of the water environment. With 1500 members the NZWWA’s membership is large and diverse, including Territorial Authorities (TAs), Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs), water and wastes services providers, the major consultancies involved in providing engineering, planning and research services to the industry, Crown and other Research Institutes involved in the water and wastes environment, academia, members of the legal fraternity and training providers.

New Zealand is blessed with an abundant supply of freshwater. In a world where this resource is becoming increasingly scarce, it should be regarded as a strategic asset. It is not being managed efficiently at the moment.

We have identified five key matters that require resolution if long term safe, affordable, efficient and sustainable water management is to be achieved. Our submission evaluates the Bill in the context of these issues.

Submissions

090219_Submission on Waikato-Tainui_Raupata_Claims_Settlement_bill.pdf

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31 Aug 2017